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TOOLS AND GUIDANCE

The ICSWG is working to produce guidance, frameworks and input on key initiatives, which members believe will benefit asset owners and the investment industry. Access them here.

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GUIDE OF SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT GUIDES FOR ASSET OWNERS

February 2022

A set of existing guides, thought pieces and academic articles on ESG and sustainability

THE EARLY STAGES OF A SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT JOURNEY

February 2022

For asset owners in the early stages of their journey to find the right approach to investing sustainably

GLOSSARY OF SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT TERMS

February 2022

A glossary of terms, with descriptions from relevant sources, to demystify some of the language that is commonly used when describing sustainability in the investment world

ESG METRICS FOR ASSET MANAGERS

January 2024 - UPDATED

A list of ESG -metrics that the ICSWG expects asset managers to report on (as applicable to the asset class).

ICSWG ENGAGEMENT REPORTING GUIDE

Original November 2021 (latest update November 2023)

A guide, designed to support the consistent reporting and collection of engagement data

TRUSTEE GUIDE: CLIMATE COMPETENCY

January 2021

This guide sets out five themes against which Trustees should expect Investment Consultants to demonstrate climate competency.

CONSULTATION RESPONSES

The ICSWG seeks to provide a collective voice for UK consultants in relevant consultations.
Member firms may also respond independently to consultations wherever they wish to do so.

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RESPONSE TO VRG CONSULTATION

September 2023

Response to consultation from Vote Reporting Group (VRG)

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ICSWG FEEDBACK TO THE TNFD

July 2022

ICSWG feedback to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

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RESPONSE TO ISSB CONSULTATION

July 2022

Response to The International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”) Exposure Drafts Consultation

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RESPONSE TO DWP CONSULTATION

January 2022

Response to open consultation on Climate and Investment reporting

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RESPONSE TO THE PLSA RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT QUALITY MARK (RIQM)

September 2021

Response to the proposed PLSA Responsible Investment Quality Mark (RIQM) consultation dated June 2021

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RESPONSE TO THE LAW COMMISSION OF ENGLAND AND WALES 14TH PROGRAMME OF LAW REFORM

August 2021

Response on behalf of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and the Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group (ICSWG)

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RESPONSE TO CFA INSTITUTE EXPOSURE DRAFT

July 2021

Response to the Exposure Draft of the CFA Institute ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products

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RESPONSE TO DWP CONSULTATION

January 2021

The ICSWG welcomes the proposed regulations and statutory guidance for occupational pension schemes relating to the TCFD recommendations.

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RESPONSE TO IFRS FOUNDATION CONSULTATION

December 2020

Response to the IFRS Foundation’s consultation on sustainability reporting and proposed formation of a Sustainability Standards Board (SSB).

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RESPONSE TO DWP CONSULTATION


October 2020

Response to consultation: “Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes”.

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EXPLORING FAMILY DYNAMICS

January 17, 2023

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COPING WITH STRESS: 7 TIPS FOR OVERCOMING LIFE’S OBSTACLES

January 17, 2023

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ESG & SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH
FROM MEMBER FIRMS


Our investment consultant members frequently publish papers and articles relating to sustainable investing.

Access their collected insights using the link below.

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